Mar-Va Theater Performing Arts Center, Inc.
103 Market Street, Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851
info@marvatheater.com
Theater Manager Position Description
May, 2021
For information on the Mar-Va Theater visit www.Marvatheater.com
Position Title and Summary – Theater Manager
The desired candidate will be able to perform the following duties as well as having an appreciation for the arts and a strong business sense.
Primary Work Location: Mar-Va Theater Performing Arts Center Email: info@marvatheater.com
103 Market Street Phone: 410-957-4230
Pocomoke City, MD 21851
Duties
*Recruit, schedule and supervise volunteers, employees, event staff, light and sound technicians
*Create and organize budgets for all events, as needed
*Secure additional revenue from rentals, fundraising, event partnerships, grants, and new programming
*Prepare and maintain detailed calendars and event files
*Communicate effectively with board members, community groups, contractors, government officials,
patrons and suppliers
*Schedule & order movies and operate DCP projection system
*Prepare contracts and invoices for all theater rentals
*Manage and update theater website and social media, as needed
*Handle all theater communications
*Prepare advertising for all types of media
*Promote special events/movies in area schools, senior centers and special needs organizations
*Attend Board of Directors, Executive Committee and subcommittee meetings, as needed
*Order, receive and manage snack bar inventory and other theater supplies as needed
*Work with treasurer to create and maintain budget
*Recommend and/or perform repairs and other improvements to the facility
*Develop a comprehensive operation manual for all aspects of theater operations
*Other duties as assigned
Schedule and Salary
The theater manager can expect to work 30+ hours per week. This position is not the typical 9 to 5 job. We offer a flexible weekday schedule, but expect the manager to be in attendance for a majority of theater events.
Starting salary for this position is negotiable. Teleworking may be permitted for many job functions, however, the Mar-Va Theater Manager will be expected to be on location for most events, board meetings and stock deliveries.
Please send your resume, cover letter, and at least 3 references to info@marvatheater.com in PDF Format. The deadline receipt for applications is 5 PM on June 18, 2021.
Applications may be mailed to Rob Clarke, President of the Board, c/o Mar-Va Theater, 103 Market St., Pocomoke City, MD 21851. Emailing of applications is preferred, however, due to long delays in postal deliveries in recent months.